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lápida

gravestone

noun LAH-pee-dah Rare

Origin: from Latin lapida, 'stone'

Also means

tombstone

Usage Note

Lápida refers to a flat commemorative stone, typically a gravestone or memorial plaque. Note the stressed first syllable (esdrújula accent on the 'á'). The word also applies to plaques mounted on buildings; lápida sepulcral specifies a burial marker. Do not confuse with tumba (tomb) or nicho (burial niche).

Examples

"La lápida llevaba grabado el nombre del difunto."

Natural Translation

The gravestone had the deceased's name engraved on it.

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